Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Glazed rear extension in Gateshead
Glazed rear extension in Gateshead: full-height glass, slim frames and big rooflights for the most open rear room. We measure the house, show you what the rules allow, price it in writing and build it.
Gateshead sits in Tyne and Wear, with postcode districts including NE8, NE9, NE10 and NE11. Glass-led rear extensions in Gateshead are planned around which way the garden faces, because that decides the glass specification.
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How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Gateshead?
Guide prices for a glazed rear extension in Gateshead start from our North East England rate of £2,520–£4,320 per square metre, including VAT. North East prices are among the lowest in our range; former mining ground is the main foundation variable.
| Size | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²) | £30,000–£52,000 |
| 4 m wide × 6 m deep (24 m²) | £60,500–£103,500 |
These are guide ranges; the written quote after the survey is the figure that counts.
Do you need planning permission for a glazed rear extension in Gateshead?
Planning for a glazed rear extension in Gateshead follows the English householder rules.
In England a single-storey rear extension can often be built under permitted development: up to 3 metres beyond the original rear wall of an attached house, or 4 metres on a detached house, no higher than 4 metres, with eaves no higher than 3 metres if any part is within 2 metres of a boundary.
New fabric must meet Approved Document L (2021 edition incorporating 2023 amendments): walls 0.18, roof 0.15 and floor 0.18 W/m²K, windows 1.4 W/m²K or Band B. Under the simple route, new windows, doors and rooflights should not exceed 25% of the extension floor area plus any openings removed; more glass is possible with a whole-house calculation.
Conservation areas, National Parks, National Landscapes and the Broads restrict permitted development, and listed buildings always need listed building consent. We check your house's planning history and any conservation area before drawing, so the route is clear before you spend on plans.
What are homes in Gateshead like to extend?
Terraces and semis are typical around Gateshead. On terraces a single-storey rear extension across the back yard is usually the practical choice; semis often have room for more.
How a glazed rear extension in Gateshead comes together
Survey visit
We visit free of charge, measure up, check access, drainage and neighbours' extensions, and note what you want the room to do.
Design and guide price
Two or three layout options with a guide price for each, so you choose the design knowing what it costs.
Approvals
Permitted development check, prior approval or planning application, then Building Regulations drawings and structural calculations, plus party wall notices where they apply.
Fixed price and build
A written price for the agreed design, a start date and a named contact through the build, ending with the building control completion certificate.
Glazed rear extensions near Gateshead
Neighbouring places we cover include Newcastle upon Tyne (0.9 miles) and Felling (1.4 miles).
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FAQ
Glazed rear extension questions in Gateshead
Can I get a price without a visit?
Our online guide-price tool gives a range in a couple of minutes. A written price needs a survey.
How much does a glazed rear extension cost in Gateshead?
As a guide, £2,520–£4,320 per square metre including VAT for a standard specification. For example, 3 m wide × 4 m deep (12 m²): about £30,000–£52,000 at that rate. Your written price follows the survey.
Sliding or bifold doors?
Sliders give bigger panes and slimmer sightlines; bifolds open the whole width. Our guide compares them.
How long does a rear extension take to build in Gateshead?
Most single-storey rear extensions take 10 to 16 weeks on site and two-storey extensions 16 to 26 weeks, after design and approvals.
Can you match the brick or stone on my Gateshead house?
We source the closest match and show you samples before ordering; reclaimed materials are often the best match on older houses.
What postcode areas do you cover around Gateshead?
Including NE8, NE9, NE10 and NE11, and the surrounding Tyne and Wear area.